Director of Patient Care Services
About The Position
Buena Vista Home Health, Palliative Care & Hospice (BV) provides positive, life-changing services that have touched the lives of thousands of individuals in the Ventura & Los Angeles Counties in California. At BV, our culture is nurtured by our core values: Celebration, Accountability, Integrity, Enthusiasm, Respect, Loving One Another, Customer Second, and Ownership. Your growth is important to us. We set individual and team goals to ensure that we continue to grow together and serve our patients & their families at the highest standard. We understand the importance of the work we do, and put our hearts into it every day. Many employees & physicians refer their own family members, hospitals advocate for their patients to utilize BV, and friends encourage friends to call BV… This phenomenon turned into the “BV Way”… the BV Way of serving patients, the BV Way of serving staff, the BV Way of treating one another with respect and dignity. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Patient Care Services to join us in this mission. Job Summary The Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) provides leadership and oversight for all hospice and home health clinical services. This RN leader ensures high‑quality, compliant, patient‑centered care while supporting clinical teams, driving quality outcomes, and promoting organizational growth.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with active state license
- 3+ years management experience in hospice or home health
- Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and compliance
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all clinical hospice services and staff
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Medicare hospice regulations
- Direct development and oversight of individualized plans of care
- Supervise, hire, evaluate, and mentor Clinical Managers, Supervisors, and clinicians
- Support staffing, budgeting, and operational planning
- Oversee clinical documentation, quality improvement (QAPI), and patient safety
- Develop orientation, in‑service, and continuing education programs
- Promote hospice referrals and collaboration within the healthcare community
- Serve as Acting Executive Director when needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
